HTTP or HTTP/S (inbound)
An HTTP Transport is used to connect to an HTTP web server over the internet or across a LAN (local area network).
You configure the HTTP Transport with the appropriate details for connecting to the remote HTTP server or service, and to allow you to retrieve any files that match your requirements.
The Inbound Transport will always activate with a particular File Connection, and it is the properties of this File Connection that determine the filter for matching files, and provide details of the directories that that the files will be retrieved into.
The HTTP Transport can only be used with appropriate web sites that return files as part of a Get or Post request.
Fields
Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
Description | A friendly name for the HTTP Transport. This name should be meaningful and easily identify the transport. |
URL | The URL of the remote HTTP server or service. |
Buttons
Button Name | Description |
Save | Click to Save any changes you have made. All changes will be lost if you do not click the Save button. |
Cancel | Click to Cancel any changes you have made. |
Delete | Click to Delete this module. You will be asked to confirm your choice. |
Test Transport | Click to test the connection to the remote HTTP server or service. You need to select the File connection that will be used to filter the files, and that details the directories that any files will be retrieved into. This is a live test and will cause the transport to run and download any files that exist on the remote HTTP server. |
Proxy Settings | Click to edit the proxy settings used when making the connection to the HTTP service. For information regarding this button, please refer to Proxy Settings. |
SSL Settings | Click to edit the SSL settings used when making the connection to the HTTP Transport. Click this button for TLS. For information regarding this button, please refer to SSL Settings (Email Settings). |
Test Transport
Once all details have been entered as required, click on this button to test the connection to the remote HTTP server or service.
You need to select the File Connection that will be used to filter the files, and to provide detail of the directories to be used to receive any files into.
Test Transport is a live test and will cause the transport to run, downloading any files that exist on the remote HTTP service.
A pop-up Test Transport window will appear - select the appropriate Available File Connection from the drop-down list.
Click Run to perform the test, and Cancel to quit without testing.